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flynas is the Aviation Partner of the ‘Hajj Expo 2023’
flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, participates as the aviation Partner in The Conference & Exhibition for Hajj and Umrah Services ‘Hajj Expo 2023’, to be held in Jeddah Superdome from 9-12 January 2023 corresponding to 16-19 Jumada al-Thani, 1444 AH.
SAUDIA AND SAR SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO OFFER SPECIAL PRICES ON TRAIN TICKETS TO MAKKAH AND AL MADINAH
SAUDIA has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to improve the quality of their shared services and provide more initiatives that improve the travel experience.
London City Airport Sees Record Growth with 3 Million Passengers in 2022
Following two years impacted by the COVID pandemic, 2022 heralded a return to growth with 3 million passengers choosing to fly to and from the central London hub.
Abu Dhabi Airports appoints seasoned aviation executive as new Chief Commercial Officer
Abu Dhabi Airports announced the appointment of Maureen Bannerman as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective from January 2, 2023.
Air Canada Prepares for Winter Holidays
Air Canada made extensive preparations for the winter holiday season, which is typically one of the peak travel periods of the year. This year, more than 2 million customers were anticipated to fly with the carrier and it began preparing early in the fall, readying equipment, hiring additional staff and setting a prudent schedule
Air India to Strengthen UK-India Community Ties with New Flights
London Gatwick, part of VINCI Airports’ network, is set to welcome its latest new airline this summer, with Air India announcing four new routes to Goa, Ahmedabad, Amritsar and Kochi (Cochin), starting from 26 March.
Emirates expands Asian network with Haneda resumption
Emirates will resume its services to Tokyo-Haneda starting from 2 April 2023, building back its Japanese network and providing even more choice and flexibility for travellers to one of the region’s top economies and destinations.
QANTAS TAKES FREQUENT FLYERS ON TOUR WITH PREMIUM HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Qantas is launching private and small-group tour packages for travellers looking for premium, ready-made holidays around the world. A new addition to the Qantas Holidays product range, Qantas Tours will allow travellers to book travel experiences designed to showcase the best of each destination with planning and logistics managed by expert tour operators
Airbus reports 2022 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries
Airbus delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022 and registered 1,078 gross new orders. Airbus’ end December 2022 backlog stood at 7,239 aircraft.
Emirates expands its A380 network
Emirates has announced it will scale up its A380 operations with the iconic double-decker returning to Glasgow (26 March 2023), Nice (1 June 2023) and Birmingham (1 July 2023).
China Airlines Introduces Japanese Banquet Cuisine
From January 15, China Airlines will partner with “TOUTOUAN”, a famous restaurant in Tokyo, to launch their “natural style” Japanese cuisine for Premium Business/Business Class on all Japanese routes.
FC Bayern Munich Concludes Successful Return to Doha Winter Camp
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern Munich, welcomed back the European football giants to Doha for their 2023 Winter Training Camp. From 6-12 January, some of the best-known names in European football underwent intense training as the reigning German football champions held several activities to mark the partnership, leading up to the resumption of the regular 2022-2023 season.